Tag: Open Doors

Pray for Christians in Mauritania

Persecution of Christians in Mauritania

Islam has been entrenched in the West African nation of Mauritania for 1000 years with little challenge. There is no church under local leadership, while the handful of indigenous believers who do exist (between 400 to 1,000) are extremely ignorant about the basic tenets of Christianity.

The persecution of Christians in Mauritania worsened after General Aziz toppled the country’s elected president in 2008. Continue reading “Pray for Christians in Mauritania” →

Pray for the North Korea Church

On April 15 all of North Korea will celebrate the “Day of the Sun” in honor of Kim Il-Sung’s 100th birthday.

To the outside world, the picture will be one of prosperity and wealth; that North Korea is a great place to live under their caring leaders. But outside of the media’s eye the vast majority will continue to quietly suffer extreme poverty and starvation.

For Christians, as the birthday celebration draws near, their fear has increased as their actions are watched closer than before. They know that outwardly they must participate in the nationwide celebrations to avoid arrest …but in their hearts they will be celebrating the true “Son” Jesus Christ.

North Korea is the most hostile country in the world to live and practice the Christian faith. Continue reading “Pray for the North Korea Church” →

Pray for the Central Asia Church

April 14-15 | Central Asia
Last spring several Christians were praying and fasting for a good harvest of cotton from their fields. Their prayers were answered as they had an abundant harvest which was a great encouragement for them. As they work in the fields, they also use the opportunity to share the
gospel with other people working in nearby fields. Please pray with them and ask God to encourage and bless them abundantly as many Christians often struggle to make ends meet.

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. (1 Chronicles 4:10)

Pray for the Sri Lanka Church

April 11 | Sri Lanka — Due to a lack of financial resources, pastors and church workers are unable to purchase books that will help them become more effective and will keep them updated on recent developments in their ministries.

This year, Open Doors will carefully identify a set of books that will be useful to these graduates of Bible seminaries. Pray for this distribution project to create lasting impact in their lives.